„I feel like a death ballerina.” A Cyberpunk 2077 player reminds community about an underrated but deadly weapon
In the eyes of many, Mantis Blades may be not the best weapon in Cyberpunk 2077. However, fans prove that it can be used in an impressive way.
Cyberpunk 2077 received version 2.3 on July 17th. The list of novelties is not spectacularly long, but there are some highlights, like hilariously bad autodrive, fresh cars or updated photo mode. Of course, it is a perfect opportunity to return to the game, as well as give a new build a chance, while you're at it. The question is which one to choose? Maybe it’s worth picking Mantis Blades this time.
Mantis Blades build in Cyberpunk 2077 can be good
Mantis Blades are among the most recognizable weapons in Cyberpunk 2077. You may remember them from the first teaser back in 2013. They may be cool, but they are not as strong as alternatives. If you look only at the statistics, without a doubt katanas beat them. So, if you want just a powerful character, the choice seems simple, right?
Disputes over the usefulness of Mantis Blades have been going on for years with people defending and attacking this iconic weapon.
Katana's are stronger for sure, but you can beat the game with whatever weapon you want. It's all about what you prefer to use – Effective_Way7591
Despite being an underdog, Mantis Blades are still useful (and impressive). Many players forget that with correct perks, they are a good choice for melee builds. Fortunately, there are still people who give this weapon a chance and really enjoy this playstyle. One of them published a clip, where she fights using this weapon.
I am a certified Mantis Blades ENJOYER. I feel like a death ballerina when I’m the zone.
So, what to do to make Mantis Blades effective? In the first place, you must invest points in Reflex. Thanks to that, you will gain access to the abilities that enhance MB. There are two especially worthy of attention:
- Lead and Steel (lvl 2) that allows you to block bullets with blades.
- Flash and Thunderclap which gives V an ability to automatically leap to enemies within range, after performing strong attacks.
Additionally, a good bonus for the build is Jailbreak from the Phantom Liberty’s Relic skill tree. This perk allows you to perform long-range Leap Attack after dismembering an enemy or making a finisher with Mantis Blades.
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